Chromous chloride; Chromium chloride (CrCl2)

• CAT Number: M122200
• CAS Number: 10049-05-5
• Molecular Formula: Cl2Cr
• Molecular Weight: 122.9
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: CrCl2; Chromium (II) chloride
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: dichlorochromium
• InChI: InChI=1S/2ClH.Cr/h2*1H;/q;;+2/p-2
• InChIKey: XBWRJSSJWDOUSJ-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• SMILES: Cl[Cr]Cl

Chromous chloride(CAS: 10049-05-5) appears as a white crystalline solid. The primary hazard is the threat to the environment. Immediate steps must be taken to prevent its spread to the environment. It is used to make other chemicals and as an oxygen absorbent.

Reference

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Chromous chloride reduction. 8. Reaction of some derivatives and degradation products of heptachlor with chromous chloride-ethylenediamine complex and nuclear magnetic resonance and mass spectra of the products.
Chau AS, Demayo A, ApSimon JW, Buccini JA, Fruchier A.
PMID: 4814320

[2]. Bull Environ Contam Toxicol. 1971 Nov-Dec;6(6):481-4. doi: 10.1007/BF01796851.
Chromous chloride reductions. V. Reaction of endrin ketone (II) with chromous chloride solution.
Chau AS, Won H, Cochrane WP.
DOI: 10.1007/BF01796851 PMID: 5153788

[3]. Bull Environ Contam Toxicol. 1970 Sep;5(5):435-9. doi: 10.1007/BF01559054.
Chromous chloride reductions. IV. Reaction of endrin with chromous chloride solution.
Chau AS(1).
Author information: (1)Analytical Services Section, Plant Products Division Pesticide Residue Unit, Canada Department of Agriculture, Ottawa, Canada.
DOI: 10.1007/BF01559054 PMID: 23989327

[4]. Bull Environ Contam Toxicol. 1970 Sep;5(5):429-34. doi: 10.1007/BF01559053.
Chromous chloride reductions. III. Identification of products obtained from prolonged contact of chlordene and heptachlor with chromous chloride solution.
Chau AS(1).
Author information: (1)Analytical Services Section, Plant Products Division, Pesticide Residue Unit, Canada Department of Agriculture, Ottawa, Canada.
DOI: 10.1007/BF01559053 PMID: 23989326

[5]. Bull Environ Contam Toxicol. 1972 Aug;8(2):105-8. doi: 10.1007/BF01684515.
Chromous chloride reduction. VII. Stereochemistry and structure of the major product employed in the confirmation of endrin residues.
Chau AS, Wilkinson RJ.
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